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The Kenmore station entrance on Commonwealth Avenue near Boston University. Two men were reportedly assaulted in Kenmore Square by individuals saying antisemitic slurs on Sunday. DFP FILE

2 alleged antisemitic assaults reported in Kenmore Square

By Leia Green, City Co-Editor October 2, 2025
Two men claimed to have been assaulted by four men chanting antisemitic slurs near Kenmore Square Sunday night, according to a police report. 
TeleHealth Van in Boston. The vans are sponsored by the Ruderman Family Foundation and provide appointments for students to discuss their mental health.

Vans providing free therapy for students parked at Northeastern, Harvard

By Cornelia Nisbet October 1, 2025
The Boston-based Ruderman Family Foundation is working to reduce barriers to mental health resources for students while combating antisemitism.
An online petition to “Demand Accountability from Massachusetts Lawmakers on MTA Antisemitism” started by the Israeli-American Civic Action Network. The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism held a hearing with the Massachusetts Teachers Association about potential censorship of educational materials after some teachers raised concerns over antisemitic materials. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Mass. Legislature Commission on Combating Antisemitism, MTA respond to claims of antisemitic educational materials

By Liam Dunne February 19, 2025
The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism, a commission within the Massachusetts Legislature, conducted a hearing Feb. 10 regarding educational materials distributed by the Massachusetts Teachers Association the commission deemed antisemitic.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

This is about more than ye— the line between sympathy and turning a blind eye | On The Record

By Addison Schmidt October 21, 2022
There’s a strong division that has to exist between sympathizing with the difficult side effects of Ye’s disorder and turning a blind-eye to the damaging behavior that occurs as a result of it.
Twitter thread investigating a Boston University student for neo-Nazi beliefs

Online activists accuse former BU student of involvement with neo-Nazi, white supremacist group

By Nick Kolev March 8, 2021
Online activists accused former Class of 2024 College of Arts and Sciences student Steven Van Zelst of allegedly engaging in hate groups centered on Nazism, racism, anti-semitism and misogyny in a Twitter thread and article posted Thursday.
Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. A resolution passed on Sept. 18 by the Massachusetts GOP condemns the congresswomen for their stance against Israel. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

MassGOP condemns Reps. Omar and Tlaib for Anti-Semitism, drawing criticism

By Samantha Kizner September 26, 2019
The MassGOP's condemnation comes after Reps. Talib and Omar expressed support for the BDS movement. The condemnation was criticized by both MassDems and Gov. Baker.
Bearing Witness: Banality of evil is seen in the Holocaust

Bearing Witness: Banality of evil is seen in the Holocaust

By Ariel Stein December 4, 2018

In light of recent anti-Semitic acts throughout the country, I have thought a considerable amount about the Holocaust and how it happend. According to the United Nations, genocide refers to the attempted...

Modern Musings: A lack of empathy is literally killing us

Modern Musings: A lack of empathy is literally killing us

By Ausma Palmer November 7, 2018

Over the past two years, the United States has sunk into a crisis of morality, which can largely be attributed to the ascension of Donald Trump to the presidency. By electing a man who arguably has no...

Temple Ohabei Shalom in Brookline. In the wake of the deadly shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Saturday, Jewish residents of Boston and Brookline have reported seeing rising levels of anti-Semitism in America. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Jewish Bostonians see rising trend of anti-Semitism nationwide but not in Boston area

By Clarissa Garza October 30, 2018
In light of the Saturday shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Jewish community in Boston is focusing on furthering its messages of love and togetherness.
Hundreds gathered at the Boston Common Sunday for a vigil remembering the victims of Saturday’s shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that killed at least 11 people. SOPHIE FALKENHEIM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston holds vigil in solidarity with victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

By Sophie Falkenheim October 28, 2018
Over a thousand people gathered Saturday on the Boston Common Sunday for a vigil that honored those who died in the shooting at Tree of Life Congregation, a synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Graduates rise from their seats as their degrees are officially conferred during Boston University’s All-University Commencement Ceremony Sunday afternoon. PHOTO BY MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

NBCUniversal Chair Bonnie Hammer tells Class of 2017 to “write their story”

By Maddie Domenichella May 22, 2017

[mediagrid cat="40957"] Nickerson Field was a sea of scarlet on Sunday afternoon as the Boston University Class of 2017 came together one last time to celebrate their accomplishments as newly minted...

EDITORIAL: Offensive chants unacceptable at sports games, Catholic Memorial School shows

EDITORIAL: Offensive chants unacceptable at sports games, Catholic Memorial School shows

By Editors March 15, 2016

Unfortunately, sports and hatred make a good match. Boston’s Catholic Memorial School fans chanted “You killed Jesus!” to Newton North High School fans at a basketball game Friday, The Boston Globe...

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